Standout figure sets the tempo for Botafogo in tight Vitória encounter | OneFootball

Álvaro Montoro set the tone in the 13th minute with a crisp pass that led to a save, as Botafogo and Vitória finished 0-0.

He was proactive from the off, sliding teammates into good positions (13.). Moments later he found space again to feed another effort that Lucas Arcanjo gathered (19.), keeping Fogão on the front foot.

After the restart, Montoro carried the threat himself, driving a right footer from range that the goalkeeper pushed away (46.). His constant availability between the lines kept Leão da Barra retreating towards their own area.

The 19 year old ended with 40 accurate passes from 46, including 20 in the final third, plus four successful dribbles and one shot on target. Those numbers underlined how he linked play and repeatedly advanced Glorioso into dangerous zones.

Because he received cleanly between Vitória's midfield and defence, Montoro could turn and play forward quickly, unsettling Nêgo and ensuring Botafogo controlled the key phases without overcommitting.

Fogão sit ninth on 26 points and visit Cruzeiro next. Nêgo are 11th and travel to Remo next.